Suburbs Hilldene

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Hilldene VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hilldene, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hilldene VIC is 330 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hilldene is $674 per week ($35,048 per year). Median rent in Hilldene is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Hilldene has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Hilldene has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hilldene is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hilldene is $1,993.

There were 51 recorded offences in Hilldene in 2025-25, a rate of 155 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (23 offences).

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📍 Hilldene, Victoria — 37.0407°S, 145.0524°E

Crime: Low Med High

Hilldene Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hilldene Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$674/wk
$35,048 per year
#5918 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,993/mo
Avg household size: —

Hilldene Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (164) Female 50.5% (167)

Population Density

4.0
people per km²
330 people · 83.4 km²

Households

—
Avg household size
—
Persons per bedroom
$1,713
Family income/wk

Hilldene Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hilldene Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
53.3% 49 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
46.7% 43 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hilldene Country of Birth

Australia
96.5%
Germany
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Hilldene Religion

No Religion
38.4%
Catholic
27.4%
Anglican
17.3%
Not stated
7.2%
Uniting Church
3.5%
Eastern Orthodox
2.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.9%
Baptist
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hilldene Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Hilldene Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Hilldene Employment

💼
Employed full-time
37.0% 91 people
⏰
Employed part-time
22.0% 54 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.7% 9 people
🏠
Not in labour force
37.4% 92 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Hilldene Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.7%
Bachelor Degree
26.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.4%
Postgraduate Degree
4.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Hilldene Occupation

Professionals
23.7%
Managers
23.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.6%
Community & Personal Service
14.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.2%
Clerical & Administrative
5.2%
Sales Workers
4.1%
Labourers
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Hilldene Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.7%
Engineering
22.1%
Education
14.0%
Health
11.6%
Society & Culture
11.6%
Architecture & Building
9.3%
Agriculture & Environment
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Hilldene Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hilldene Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
11.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.5%
$4,000+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hilldene Marital Status

💍
Married
54.9% 151
↔️
Separated
1.5% 4
📋
Divorced
7.3% 20
🕊️
Widowed
3.6% 10
👤
Never married
32.7% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hilldene Ancestry

English
34.5%
Australian
30.8%
Irish
10.7%
German
5.9%
Scottish
5.5%
Italian
4.6%
Other
4.6%
Maltese
1.4%
Dutch
1.1%
Polish
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hilldene School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
34.8%
Primary — Government
33.3%
Primary — Catholic
15.2%
Pre-school
6.1%
Vocational Education
6.1%
Secondary — Catholic
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Hilldene Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.2% 45
✅
No need for assistance
92.8% 579

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Hilldene Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
19.9% 52
—
Not a volunteer
80.1% 209

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hilldene Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
7.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hilldene How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.1%
Did not go to work
15.4%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Truck
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Hilldene Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.4%
2 vehicles
43.7%
3 vehicles
24.4%
4+ vehicles
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Hilldene Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.7%
2 bedrooms
12.5%
3 bedrooms
40.2%
4 bedrooms
28.6%
5 bedrooms
13.4%
6+ bedrooms
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Hilldene Population Mobility

6.4%
moved in the last year
21.8%
moved in the last 5 years
6.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hilldene Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
626
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hilldene Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
39
Arthritis
16
Asthma
15
Heart disease
15
Diabetes
12
Cancer
9
Lung condition
6
Stroke
5
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Hilldene Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hilldene Family Structure

Couple — no children
38.9%
Couple — children under 15
36.6%
Couple — no children under 15
14.1%
One parent — children under 15
5.7%
One parent — no children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hilldene Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
3.4% 9
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
1.5% 4
🏅
Previously served
7.3% 19
👤
Never served
87.8% 230

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hilldene Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
19.7% 50
—
Did not provide
80.3% 204

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hilldene Children Ever Born

No children
37.6%
1 child
11.0%
2 children
19.3%
3 children
23.9%
4 children
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Hilldene When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1961–1970
8
1971–1980
9
1981–1990
8
1991–2000
5
2001–2010
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Hilldene Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.7%
5–14 hours
32.9%
15–29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
15.7%
Did not do domestic work
19.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Hilldene Household Size

1 person
18.2%
2 persons
41.8%
3 persons
15.5%
4 persons
10.9%
5 persons
8.2%
6+ persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hilldene Where Residents Moved From

Same address
277
Moved from VIC
14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Hilldene Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
90.0%
Step family — no other children
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hilldene Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 51 total

Theft
23
Justice Procedures
9
Break & Enter
5
Assault
4
Fraud
3
Drug Offences
3
Weapons
2
Property Damage
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Hilldene Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,666/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Hilldene

≈ $7,219/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,416/wk
Rent share 15.0%

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Income: $637/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Hilldene vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Halls Gap
Pop: 495 Income: $797/wk Rent: $250/wk
Katandra West
Pop: 492 Income: $717/wk Rent: $195/wk
Bamawm
Pop: 491 Income: $725/wk Rent: $213/wk
Mailors Flat
Pop: 490 Income: $875/wk Rent: $230/wk
Harrietville
Pop: 488 Income: $902/wk Rent: $290/wk
Barkers Creek
Pop: 487 Income: $778/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hilldene

What is the population of Hilldene VIC?

The population of Hilldene VIC is 330 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.0 people per km².Hilldene is ranked #5,815 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hilldene?

The median personal income in Hilldene VIC is $674 per week, or $35,048 per year.The median household income is $1,666 per week.Family income is $1,713 per week.Hilldene is ranked #5,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hilldene?

Median rent in Hilldene VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hilldene ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hilldene?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hilldene VIC is $1,993. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hilldene?

The median age in Hilldene VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hilldene a good suburb to live in?

Hilldene is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 330.The median income is $674/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21191. All dollar figures in AUD.